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SUMMARY:The American Revolution: Film Screening Reel & Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Discover THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION\, a landmark series from Ken 
 Burns\, Sarah Botstein\, and David Schmidt. This presentation offers a 
 sweeping overview of the series— illuminating its central themes and 
 inspiring reflection on the ideas\, struggles\, and ideals that continue to 
 define the American story. Celebrate the 250th anniversary of The United 
 States of America with the 46-minute film selection screening followed by a 
 discussion reflecting on the Revolutionary War and its lasting 
 significance. Robert Keenan\, captain and president of the 25th Continental 
 Regiment reenactment group will be on hand to help facilitate the 
 discussion. Join us for this meaningful program as we continue to mark the 
 250th year of the United States of America. \nProduction Credits:\n\nTHE 
 AMERICAN REVOLUTION is a production of Florentine Films and WETA 
 Washington\, D.C. Directed by Ken Burns\, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt. 
 Written by Geoffrey C. Ward. Produced by Sarah Botstein\, David Schmidt\, 
 Salimah El-Amin and Ken Burns. Edited by Tricia Reidy\, Maya Mumma\, 
 Charles E. Horton\, and Craig Mellish. Co-Produced by Megan Ruffe and Mike 
 Welt. Cinematography by Buddy Squires. Narrated by Peter Coyote. The 
 executive in charge for WETA was John F. Wilson (who passed away in 
 November of 2024). Executive producer is Ken Burns.\n\nFunding 
 Credits:\n\nCorporate funding for THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was provided by 
 Bank of America. Major funding was provided by The Better Angels Society 
 and its members Jeannie and Jonathan Lavine with the Crimson Lion 
 Foundation\; and the Blavatnik Family Foundation. Major funding was also 
 provided by David M. Rubenstein\; The Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Family 
 Foundation\; Lilly Endowment Inc.\; and the following Better Angels Society 
 members: Eric and Wendy Schmidt\; Stephen A. Schwarzman\; and Kenneth C. 
 Griffin with Griffin Catalyst. Additional support for THE AMERICAN 
 REVOLUTION was provided by: The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations\; The Pew 
 Charitable Trusts\; Gilbert S. Omenn and Martha A. Darling\; Park 
 Foundation\; and the following Better Angels Society members: Gilchrist and 
 Amy Berg\; Perry and Donna Golkin\; The Michelson Foundation\; Jacqueline 
 B. Mars\; Kissick Family Foundation\; Diane and Hal Brierley\; John H. N. 
 Fisher and Jennifer Caldwell\; John and Catherine Debs\; The Fullerton 
 Family Charitable Fund\; Philip I. Kent\; Gail Elden\; Deborah and Jon 
 Dawson\; David and Susan Kreisman\; The McCloskey Family Charitable Trust\; 
 Becky and Jim Morgan\; Carol and Ned Spieker\; Mark A. Tracy\; and Paul and 
 Shelley Whyte. THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was made possible\, in part\, with 
 support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
LOCATION:Judith Clini Community Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Kristen Frost":MAILTO:kfrost@agawamlibrary.org
CATEGORIES:Adult Events
CONTACT;CN="Kristen Frost":MAILTO:kfrost@agawamlibrary.org
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